Talking Under Water

Talking Under Water is a One Water podcast for the water industry. Editors from Endeavor’s Water Group highlight news, trends, new technologies, industry discussions and interviews with experts. Topics covered include water and wastewater treatment, stormwater and erosion control, diversity, regulations/legislation, flooding, circular water economy, water scarcity, small systems, emerging contaminants, smart water and more.

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How exactly has AMI transformed utility operations and what is holding systems back from making the jump?
April 25, 2025
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In this episode, hosts discuss recent industry news including PFAS regulations and fluoride in drinking water.
April 18, 2025
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On March 25, ASCE released its 2025 Infrastructure Report Card, in which all water sectors received the same grade as their 2021 score.
April 4, 2025
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In this episode, Karen Dettmer of Ramboll, discusses water industry trends, her varied career path and more.
March 21, 2025
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In this episode, Kaitlin Spiridellis details her World of Water journey to explore water disparities throughout various continents.
March 7, 2025
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In this episode, hosts share recent industry news, including several actions during the first month of President Trump's second term.
Feb. 21, 2025
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What does U.S. EPA’s risk assessment of PFAS in sewage sludge tell wastewater professionals and how it may inform future regulations.
Feb. 7, 2025
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In this episode, the hosts dive into recent industry news ranging from the southern California wildfires to the EPA administrator hearing.
Jan. 24, 2025
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Exploring what's next for water reuse throughout the country.
Jan. 17, 2025
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In the final 2024 episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts analyze State of the Industry survey results.
Dec. 20, 2024
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Examining the forces and trends shaping the water industry
Dec. 13, 2024
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Cytiva global product manager Patty Lee explains the ins and outs of microbiological testing of water and what makes the membrane filter technique so popular.
Nov. 27, 2024
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In part II of this panel, infrastructure and energy editorial leads at Endeavor Business Media share the cross-sections between their sectors.
Nov. 22, 2024
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In this episode, learn more about where smart water is heading.
Nov. 15, 2024
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Infrastructure and Energy editorial leads at Endeavor Business Media share the cross-sections between their sectors.
Nov. 7, 2024
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Hear from editor voices in the manufacturing, digital infrastructure, healthcare and buildings and constructions markets regarding the importance of water and how a day without...
Oct. 25, 2024
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In this episode, sponsored by VertiGIS, learn more about managing data, tackling industry challenges and more.
Oct. 18, 2024
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Talking Under Water hosts share their experiences and insights from the WEFTEC 2024 show floor.
Oct. 11, 2024
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According to a report from the Idaho Conservation League, wastewater treatment plants across the state racked up 458 violations in 2023.
Sept. 27, 2024
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In this episode, the hosts share an interview on metering as a service business models and how they are being used in the water industry.
Sept. 13, 2024
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U.S. EPA issued a Clean Water Act violation in March of this year, but SpaceX refutes a violation took place.
Aug. 30, 2024
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The GHD Report surveyed 13,000 people for their outlook on equitable infrastructure.
Aug. 16, 2024
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In this episode, the hosts cover recent industry news and discuss SRF funding.
Aug. 2, 2024
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In this episode, two industry experts share what the overturning of the Chevron precedent means for the water industry.
July 19, 2024
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In this episode, we provide an AWWA ACE recap and cover recent funding announcements from the Department of Commerce and NOAA to build a climate-ready workforce.
July 5, 2024
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In this episode, Duke McCall, partner at Morgan Lewis, discusses what has happened in the year since the Sackett v. EPA decision and where the industry goes from here.
June 21, 2024
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In this episode, the hosts cover recent industry news, including DuPont's restructuring plans, funding and more.
June 7, 2024
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Roland Jones of CIS discusses flood control challenges, funding and more.
May 24, 2024
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Industry experts warn of a looming biosolids crisis in Maine following the state's ban on land application.
May 10, 2024
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Industry professionals provide insight into the new PFAS MCLs, which were announced on April 10.
April 26, 2024
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In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts touch on recent industry and an interview on cybersecurity.
April 12, 2024
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In this episode, we share an interview with Bruno Pigott, acting assistant administrator for the EPA’s Office of Water.
April 5, 2024
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In this episode, the hosts share the final Women in Water interview of the month, as Women's History Month concludes.
March 29, 2024
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In this episode Amanda Jones, project manager for Tucson Water and founder of Womxn in Water talks about being a woman in the water industry, finding Womxn in Water, her career...
March 15, 2024
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In this episode, representatives of WaterReuse California discuss what direct potable reuse is and how and why California's new regulation was developed.
March 1, 2024
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In this episode, the hosts share an interview with Ifetayo Venner on diversity, equity and inclusion in the water sector.
Feb. 16, 2024
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In this week’s episode, EMWD General Manager Joe Mouaward provides insight into groundwater desalination.
Feb. 2, 2024
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In this episode, the hosts share an interview on how water and food processing impact each other and trends between the two.
Jan. 19, 2024
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In this episode of Talking Under Water, co-host Bob Crossen talks with Radhika Fox, of U.S. EPA’s Office of Water, about the agency’s annual PFAS Progress report.
Jan. 5, 2024
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In the final episode of 2023, the hosts share insight into the state of the industry surveys conducted by the Endeavor Business Media Water Group.
Dec. 15, 2023
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This episode explores the 2023 State of the Market Report: Response to Climate Variability.
Dec. 1, 2023
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In this episode, the hosts discuss news regarding funding in various capacities and share an interview with Colby Manwaring of Autodesk about smart water.
Nov. 17, 2023
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In this episode, Duke McCall, partner at Morgan Lewis, discusses implications of SCOTUS' Sackett v. EPA decision.
Nov. 3, 2023
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In this episode, the hosts share audio diaries from industry professionals who attended WEFTEC 2023.
Oct. 27, 2023
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In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts recognize Imagine a Day Without Water by sharing how important water is to other industries – aviation, food processing, dentistry...
Oct. 19, 2023
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Tyler Jones, national business line executive of the U.S. water practice for WSP, discusses the necessity of a one water approach to water stewardship.
Oct. 6, 2023
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This episode of Talking Under Water explores the Blue Economy and how water makes an impact.
Sept. 29, 2023
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In this episode, the hosts discuss the final WOTUS amendment, recent Xylem news, and share an interview with PolyGone co-founders, who discuss their technology and microplastics...
Sept. 15, 2023
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In this episode of Talking Under Water, the hosts share an interview on how cloud seeding is being used more commonly in creating water supply.
Sept. 1, 2023
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In this episode, the hosts share recent industry news along with an interview dissecting small systems trends with Brent Bridges, senior principal at Woodard & Curran.
Aug. 18, 2023
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In this episode, Jeremy Wolfe interviews Kelly Smalling, a research hydrologist for the U.S. Geological Survey, about a major study from USGS on PFAS detection in water supplies...
Aug. 4, 2023
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In this episode, the hosts dive into a new PFAS USGS study, discuss a new water coalition and share an interview about water reuse.
July 21, 2023
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In this episode, WaterWorld’s Editor-in-Chief Mandy Crispin talks with Jeremy Wolfe about the U.S. EPA’s proposed rulemaking for Water Quality Reports.
July 7, 2023
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In this episode, WaterWorld and Wastewater Digest editors talk about AWWA ACE23, including trends, products and solutions they witnessed at the show.
June 23, 2023
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In this interview, explore bluetech innovations and how they are playing into the ocean’s impact on climate change.
June 2, 2023
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How smart water products and solutions evolved and how utilities are effectively using new technologies.
May 26, 2023
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In this episode, the hosts talk about Build America, Buy America and Clean Water Act enforcement and share an interview on flood control trends.
May 19, 2023
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In this month’s episode, Bob Crossen interviews Josh Mahan of Xylem about The Reservoir Center in Washington, D.C., which was built to facilitate productive conversations on the...
May 5, 2023
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In this month’s episode, Walt Marlowe of WEF and Chris Moody of AWWA share perspectives from both associations on the EPA’s PFAS MCLs proposal.
April 28, 2023
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During a press conference March 14, U.S. EPA Administrator Michael Regan announced EPA’s proposed Maximum Contaminant Levels for six PFAS chemicals.
April 7, 2023
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In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss U.S. EPA’s recent MCLs proposal for six PFAS in drinking water, share notes from a BaBa webinar and share the second Women in Water ...
March 17, 2023
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In the spirit of Women’s History Month, we feature an interview with Megan Glover, CEO of 120Water.
March 3, 2023
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In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss the Norfolk Southern East Palestine train derailment, new funding for emerging contaminants and share an interview on DE&I in the water...
Feb. 17, 2023
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In this bonus episode, Bob Crossen talks with Albert Cho, Al Cho, Chief Strategy and External Affairs Officer at Xylem, and Snehal A. Desai, Chief Growth and Sustainability Officer...
Feb. 3, 2023
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In this month’s episode, the hosts share highlights of the EPA’s Effluent Limitation Guidelines Plan 15 and an overview of a potential pricing model for water utilities and share...
Jan. 27, 2023
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In this month’s episode, the hosts take a deep dive into the state of the water industry across all verticals.
Dec. 16, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts talk about the EPA’s PFAS CERCLA proposal, the Jackson, Mississippi Water Crisis and drought resiliency funding and share an interview on smart...
Nov. 18, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss news surrounding funding for water storage projects in the West, touch on PFAS regulations and share an interview with Maura Jarvis,...
Oct. 21, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts share an episode on emerging contaminants and discuss the Jackson, Mississippi, Water Crisis and the latest proposal from the EPA, which involves...
Sept. 16, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss EPA’s proposal for PFOA and PFOS to be listed as a hazardous substance under CERCLA and share an interview about small systems.
Aug. 19, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss the new PFAS health advisory limits and NOAA funding and share an interview on water scarcity.
July 22, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts share recent industry news, including the Action Plan on Global Water Security, and an interview on circular economy and trends relating to ...
June 30, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts highlight a recent DoD memo regarding the burning of PFAS, touch on Build America Buy America, share news regarding grant funding to SRFs and...
May 31, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the hosts discuss a new documentary, “FLINT,” and a new EPA memo regarding nutrient pollution reductions and share an interview on regulations.
April 1, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts share interviews with two stellar women in water, surrounding Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day
March 1, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss news relating to lead service line inventories & water-focused social media events, plus they share an interview with the co...
Feb. 1, 2022
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In this month’s episode, the podcasts hosts discuss news relating to Fifth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 5) and a new EPA video challenge, plus they share an interview...
Jan. 21, 2022
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Special podcast episode provides updates on the state of the water industry, featuring interviews from across the storm water, water quality and wastewater industries
Dec. 17, 2021
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This month’s podcast episodes features interviews with four women in water on their career journeys, leadership & diversity.
Nov. 19, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss news relating to water equity and WOTUS, plus they share an interview on One Water
Oct. 22, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss infrastructure news and extreme weather events, plus they share an interview on small systems trends
Oct. 21, 2021
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In this episode, the hosts share the final interview, about water access, in the special Value of Water Series
Sept. 21, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss the impacts of Hurricane Ida on water infrastructure, plus they share an interview on PFAS
Sept. 17, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss federal water news & share an interview on sustainable hotel water management
July 16, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss the impact of water scarcity on the entire water cycle, ranging from surface water to groundwater
June 18, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts dig into the Drinking Water & Wastewater Infrastructure Act of 2021, as well as SGC Water Group COVID-19 travel impact survey results...
May 20, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts share two interviews regarding the current legislative landscape for water infrastructure priorities
April 16, 2021
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In this month’s episode, the podcast hosts discuss the American Rescue Plan, ASCE Report Card, and share an interview on microplastics
March 19, 2021
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In this month's episode, the podcast hosts share an interview on diversity and inclusion & provide updates on the Lead & Copper Rule revisions
Feb. 19, 2021
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Podcast episode unpacks Lead & Copper Rule updates, Chesapeake Bay water quality updates & trends in sustainable investment
Jan. 15, 2021
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Special podcast episode provides updates on the state of the water industry, featuring interviews from across the storm water, water quality and wastewater industries
Dec. 18, 2020
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This month’s podcast episode features interviews with two women in water on their career journeys, leadership & diversity.
Nov. 20, 2020
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In this special episode, podcast hosts share the third interview, focusing on the community perspective, in the Value of Water Series
Oct. 23, 2020
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Podcast hosts share the second interview, focusing on the utility perspective, in this month's special Value of Water Series
Oct. 23, 2020
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Podcast hosts share the first interview in the special Value of Water Series, which will focus on sharing diverse voices and perspectives on solving water access, equity and affordabili...
Oct. 23, 2020
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Podcast hosts cover the latest one water news & share an interview on source water contamination
Oct. 2, 2020
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Podcast hosts delve into the increasing role of digital technologies across the water sector in 2020 & beyond
Sept. 18, 2020
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This month’s podcast episode digs into one water challenges across the west coast and explores this year’s U.S. Water Prize winners.
Aug. 24, 2020
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In this episode of Talking Under Water, hosts dig into virtual events, water equity issues, water resiliency initiatives and more.
Aug. 6, 2020